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Besides festivals, many national holidays are celebrated in Catania. Naturally, these celebrations are ideal for all tourists who want to get acquainted with the local culture. For example, February 5 is the day when the city cherishes the patron saint of the city – Saint Agatha. All central streets of the city get a festive decoration for this holiday, and solemn procession carries the statue of Saint Agatha. Besides admiring the colorful parade, this celebration is a fantastic opportunity to sample local delicacies and drinks and, of course, watch fantastic fireworks in the evening.

Among religious holidays that are widely celebrated in Catania, it is important to mention the Holy Week (Settimana Santa) and Easter (Pasqua). These holidays are impossible to imagine without colorful fireworks, parades, and solemn masses. On Ferragosto, which falls on August 15, local people have fun as if this is their last day on Earth. This is traditionally the time to relax on beaches, watch fireworks, and swim in the sea. December 8 is the time for Natività della Beata Vergine Maria. Local people carry the statue of the saint on the main streets of the city. The holiday traditionally ends with fireworks. New Year is also popular in Catania. For example, Teatro Metropolitan always hosts grandiose shows that tourists simply cannot fail to attend if they visit Catania during the Christmas period.
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